Greater Manchester Moving
@gmmoving.co.uk
We lead, support, and connect people and partners to deliver the GM Moving in Action strategy.
Changing lives through movement, physical activity, and sport.
Changing lives through movement, physical activity, and sport.
Share your views on the GM Transport Strategy 2050 and the GM Transport Delivery Plan.
The consultation runs until 9 March and Transport for Greater Manchester are keen to hear how the plans reflect transport’s impact on health.
Take part: https://www.gmconsult.org/transport/transport2050/
The consultation runs until 9 March and Transport for Greater Manchester are keen to hear how the plans reflect transport’s impact on health.
Take part: https://www.gmconsult.org/transport/transport2050/
January 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Share your views on the GM Transport Strategy 2050 and the GM Transport Delivery Plan.
The consultation runs until 9 March and Transport for Greater Manchester are keen to hear how the plans reflect transport’s impact on health.
Take part: https://www.gmconsult.org/transport/transport2050/
The consultation runs until 9 March and Transport for Greater Manchester are keen to hear how the plans reflect transport’s impact on health.
Take part: https://www.gmconsult.org/transport/transport2050/
GM Moving and Noisy Cricket are holding an event on 4 Feb to bring together partners who can use physical activity in social care.
Alongside Noisy Cricket, we've been looking at #GreaterManchester’s social care system to discover what role physical activity plays.
Join: https://ow.ly/Iyoo50XTBMa
Alongside Noisy Cricket, we've been looking at #GreaterManchester’s social care system to discover what role physical activity plays.
Join: https://ow.ly/Iyoo50XTBMa
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
GM Moving and Noisy Cricket are holding an event on 4 Feb to bring together partners who can use physical activity in social care.
Alongside Noisy Cricket, we've been looking at #GreaterManchester’s social care system to discover what role physical activity plays.
Join: https://ow.ly/Iyoo50XTBMa
Alongside Noisy Cricket, we've been looking at #GreaterManchester’s social care system to discover what role physical activity plays.
Join: https://ow.ly/Iyoo50XTBMa
The first-ever Live Well Spring Festival is coming this Spring.
The festival will burst into life across #GreaterManchester between Monday 9 March and Monday 23 March.
Full details, and information on the support available, via #GMLiveWell bulletin: https://ow.ly/aJl750XSR3w
The festival will burst into life across #GreaterManchester between Monday 9 March and Monday 23 March.
Full details, and information on the support available, via #GMLiveWell bulletin: https://ow.ly/aJl750XSR3w
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The first-ever Live Well Spring Festival is coming this Spring.
The festival will burst into life across #GreaterManchester between Monday 9 March and Monday 23 March.
Full details, and information on the support available, via #GMLiveWell bulletin: https://ow.ly/aJl750XSR3w
The festival will burst into life across #GreaterManchester between Monday 9 March and Monday 23 March.
Full details, and information on the support available, via #GMLiveWell bulletin: https://ow.ly/aJl750XSR3w
Are you on the lookout for Greater Manchester's top talent?
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
January 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Are you on the lookout for Greater Manchester's top talent?
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
We're excited that the government have announced their first National River Walk and it's coming to #GreaterManchester.
The ‘Mersey Valley Way’ will be a 21km route running from #Stockport through #Manchester to #Trafford.
Full policy announcement: https://ow.ly/jfNQ50XRSnx
The ‘Mersey Valley Way’ will be a 21km route running from #Stockport through #Manchester to #Trafford.
Full policy announcement: https://ow.ly/jfNQ50XRSnx
January 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
We're excited that the government have announced their first National River Walk and it's coming to #GreaterManchester.
The ‘Mersey Valley Way’ will be a 21km route running from #Stockport through #Manchester to #Trafford.
Full policy announcement: https://ow.ly/jfNQ50XRSnx
The ‘Mersey Valley Way’ will be a 21km route running from #Stockport through #Manchester to #Trafford.
Full policy announcement: https://ow.ly/jfNQ50XRSnx
Thank you for being part of the ‘movement for movement’ in 2025. 🤸♀️👨🦽🌳
This year, we’ve seen incredible partnership, ambition and action across Greater Manchester, all helping more people move more, feel better, and live well.
Our office will be closed from 24 December and will reopen on 2 January.
This year, we’ve seen incredible partnership, ambition and action across Greater Manchester, all helping more people move more, feel better, and live well.
Our office will be closed from 24 December and will reopen on 2 January.
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thank you for being part of the ‘movement for movement’ in 2025. 🤸♀️👨🦽🌳
This year, we’ve seen incredible partnership, ambition and action across Greater Manchester, all helping more people move more, feel better, and live well.
Our office will be closed from 24 December and will reopen on 2 January.
This year, we’ve seen incredible partnership, ambition and action across Greater Manchester, all helping more people move more, feel better, and live well.
Our office will be closed from 24 December and will reopen on 2 January.
Proud to have @hayleylever.bsky.social's signature on this Fields in Trust letter highlighting the importance of everyone having spaces to enjoy movement and physical activity.
These spaces are crucial infrastructure for the health and wellbeing of people of all ages in #GreaterManchester.
These spaces are crucial infrastructure for the health and wellbeing of people of all ages in #GreaterManchester.
Stars urge UK government not to scrap Sport England brake on playing field selloff
Stars urge UK government not to scrap Sport England brake on playing field selloff
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Mo Farah and Matthew Pinsent among those to speak out
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Playing fields and facilities at risk of being built over
Sports playing fields and facilities in England are at risk of being built over en masse with devastating consequences for local communities, sports stars and governing bodies have warned.
The former England footballer Jill Scott along with Olympic gold medallists Mo Farah, Alex Yee and Matthew Pinsent, are among 88 signatories to an open letter saying they are “deeply concerned” about proposed government planning reforms, and say they would hit poorest communities hardest. Continue reading...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Proud to have @hayleylever.bsky.social's signature on this Fields in Trust letter highlighting the importance of everyone having spaces to enjoy movement and physical activity.
These spaces are crucial infrastructure for the health and wellbeing of people of all ages in #GreaterManchester.
These spaces are crucial infrastructure for the health and wellbeing of people of all ages in #GreaterManchester.
Strategic Lead for Place, Nicole, shares her thoughts on the Place Partnerships' annual reflections across GM.
Here's some key themes she's spotted:
1. Sport as a catalyst
2. #LiveWell
3. The VCFSE sector
4. Learning and evaluation
5. Being loud and proud
Read more: https://ow.ly/G2h650XN2GT
Here's some key themes she's spotted:
1. Sport as a catalyst
2. #LiveWell
3. The VCFSE sector
4. Learning and evaluation
5. Being loud and proud
Read more: https://ow.ly/G2h650XN2GT
December 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Strategic Lead for Place, Nicole, shares her thoughts on the Place Partnerships' annual reflections across GM.
Here's some key themes she's spotted:
1. Sport as a catalyst
2. #LiveWell
3. The VCFSE sector
4. Learning and evaluation
5. Being loud and proud
Read more: https://ow.ly/G2h650XN2GT
Here's some key themes she's spotted:
1. Sport as a catalyst
2. #LiveWell
3. The VCFSE sector
4. Learning and evaluation
5. Being loud and proud
Read more: https://ow.ly/G2h650XN2GT
Our team were saddened to hear that Jo Taylor had passed away.
Over the last decade Jo has been a brilliant contributor to GM Moving in Action, especially using movement as a tool to support people with primary and secondary breast cancer.
Read more about Jo's impact: https://ow.ly/3ZEE50XM9AQ
Over the last decade Jo has been a brilliant contributor to GM Moving in Action, especially using movement as a tool to support people with primary and secondary breast cancer.
Read more about Jo's impact: https://ow.ly/3ZEE50XM9AQ
December 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Our team were saddened to hear that Jo Taylor had passed away.
Over the last decade Jo has been a brilliant contributor to GM Moving in Action, especially using movement as a tool to support people with primary and secondary breast cancer.
Read more about Jo's impact: https://ow.ly/3ZEE50XM9AQ
Over the last decade Jo has been a brilliant contributor to GM Moving in Action, especially using movement as a tool to support people with primary and secondary breast cancer.
Read more about Jo's impact: https://ow.ly/3ZEE50XM9AQ
Fully funded training: Join our Neurodivergence Inclusion Training to build confidence in supporting neurodivergent participants, with a focus on Autism and ADHD.
📅27 Jan, 6:30pm
📍Salford Watersports Centre
👉 https://ow.ly/4GCW50XLnN1
#Neurodivergence #GreaterManchester
📅27 Jan, 6:30pm
📍Salford Watersports Centre
👉 https://ow.ly/4GCW50XLnN1
#Neurodivergence #GreaterManchester
December 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Fully funded training: Join our Neurodivergence Inclusion Training to build confidence in supporting neurodivergent participants, with a focus on Autism and ADHD.
📅27 Jan, 6:30pm
📍Salford Watersports Centre
👉 https://ow.ly/4GCW50XLnN1
#Neurodivergence #GreaterManchester
📅27 Jan, 6:30pm
📍Salford Watersports Centre
👉 https://ow.ly/4GCW50XLnN1
#Neurodivergence #GreaterManchester
Research suggests scaling a Joint Pain Programme from Nuffield Health could transform lives, help the NHS, and boost GM’s economy.
At least £1.7bn in value could be delivered according to Nuffield Health, Frontier Economics and Manchester Metropolitan University.
https://ow.ly/nkGS50XLjZ1
At least £1.7bn in value could be delivered according to Nuffield Health, Frontier Economics and Manchester Metropolitan University.
https://ow.ly/nkGS50XLjZ1
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Research suggests scaling a Joint Pain Programme from Nuffield Health could transform lives, help the NHS, and boost GM’s economy.
At least £1.7bn in value could be delivered according to Nuffield Health, Frontier Economics and Manchester Metropolitan University.
https://ow.ly/nkGS50XLjZ1
At least £1.7bn in value could be delivered according to Nuffield Health, Frontier Economics and Manchester Metropolitan University.
https://ow.ly/nkGS50XLjZ1
Are people enjoying your sessions, and do they want to come back?
Join our free Buddle workshop to learn how to design engaging experiences that encourage people to return.
👉 Book: https://ow.ly/Um8150XKNIS
Join our free Buddle workshop to learn how to design engaging experiences that encourage people to return.
👉 Book: https://ow.ly/Um8150XKNIS
December 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Are people enjoying your sessions, and do they want to come back?
Join our free Buddle workshop to learn how to design engaging experiences that encourage people to return.
👉 Book: https://ow.ly/Um8150XKNIS
Join our free Buddle workshop to learn how to design engaging experiences that encourage people to return.
👉 Book: https://ow.ly/Um8150XKNIS
We were proud to see Greater Manchester represented so strongly on the national stage at the Muslim Sports Awards this week.
Huge congratulations to our award-winning partners:
KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club – Volunteer of the Year
Imaan Active – Product of the Year
#CommunitySport #InclusionInSport
Huge congratulations to our award-winning partners:
KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club – Volunteer of the Year
Imaan Active – Product of the Year
#CommunitySport #InclusionInSport
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We were proud to see Greater Manchester represented so strongly on the national stage at the Muslim Sports Awards this week.
Huge congratulations to our award-winning partners:
KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club – Volunteer of the Year
Imaan Active – Product of the Year
#CommunitySport #InclusionInSport
Huge congratulations to our award-winning partners:
KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club – Volunteer of the Year
Imaan Active – Product of the Year
#CommunitySport #InclusionInSport
In #GreaterManchester, 50.1% of #ChildrenAndYoungPeople are now considered active - the highest rate recorded. ⛹️♀️👨🦽
Yet 1/3 children and young people do <30 mins activity per day, so there's more to do: https://ow.ly/X7nP50XCEEI
More GM #ActiveLives data insights from us in early 2026.
Yet 1/3 children and young people do <30 mins activity per day, so there's more to do: https://ow.ly/X7nP50XCEEI
More GM #ActiveLives data insights from us in early 2026.
December 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In #GreaterManchester, 50.1% of #ChildrenAndYoungPeople are now considered active - the highest rate recorded. ⛹️♀️👨🦽
Yet 1/3 children and young people do <30 mins activity per day, so there's more to do: https://ow.ly/X7nP50XCEEI
More GM #ActiveLives data insights from us in early 2026.
Yet 1/3 children and young people do <30 mins activity per day, so there's more to do: https://ow.ly/X7nP50XCEEI
More GM #ActiveLives data insights from us in early 2026.
A huge congratulations to our CEO Hayley Lever who has published her first book🎉👏
Leading From The Balcony gives you the skills to lead with ease and develop the leadership qualities necessary for such endeavours.
It's available to purchase now: https://ow.ly/nh6m50XBIj8
Leading From The Balcony gives you the skills to lead with ease and develop the leadership qualities necessary for such endeavours.
It's available to purchase now: https://ow.ly/nh6m50XBIj8
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A huge congratulations to our CEO Hayley Lever who has published her first book🎉👏
Leading From The Balcony gives you the skills to lead with ease and develop the leadership qualities necessary for such endeavours.
It's available to purchase now: https://ow.ly/nh6m50XBIj8
Leading From The Balcony gives you the skills to lead with ease and develop the leadership qualities necessary for such endeavours.
It's available to purchase now: https://ow.ly/nh6m50XBIj8
As part of the #LegaciesOfEnslavement programme, the Scott Trust is commissioning four routes for GM #Walking Festival.
Create a route to connect #Communities and receive £2,000 to lead two walks on your route in May.
👉 Apply: https://ow.ly/yQvn50XBc0X
#RestorativeJustice @Theguardian
Create a route to connect #Communities and receive £2,000 to lead two walks on your route in May.
👉 Apply: https://ow.ly/yQvn50XBc0X
#RestorativeJustice @Theguardian
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
As part of the #LegaciesOfEnslavement programme, the Scott Trust is commissioning four routes for GM #Walking Festival.
Create a route to connect #Communities and receive £2,000 to lead two walks on your route in May.
👉 Apply: https://ow.ly/yQvn50XBc0X
#RestorativeJustice @Theguardian
Create a route to connect #Communities and receive £2,000 to lead two walks on your route in May.
👉 Apply: https://ow.ly/yQvn50XBc0X
#RestorativeJustice @Theguardian
Ready to make a change in your career?
We have a range of jobs available on our website, from roles within GM Moving to opportunities with our fantastic partners across Greater Manchester.
Explore current opportunities:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers
We have a range of jobs available on our website, from roles within GM Moving to opportunities with our fantastic partners across Greater Manchester.
Explore current opportunities:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ready to make a change in your career?
We have a range of jobs available on our website, from roles within GM Moving to opportunities with our fantastic partners across Greater Manchester.
Explore current opportunities:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers
We have a range of jobs available on our website, from roles within GM Moving to opportunities with our fantastic partners across Greater Manchester.
Explore current opportunities:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers
Are you on the lookout for Greater Manchester's top talent?
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Are you on the lookout for Greater Manchester's top talent?
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
Every small, simple change that supports someone to move more throughout a working day (or on their commute to work!) can improve health and wellbeing, and lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. 🌳 🚴🏢
#GoodEmploymentWeek
#GoodEmploymentWeek
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Every small, simple change that supports someone to move more throughout a working day (or on their commute to work!) can improve health and wellbeing, and lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. 🌳 🚴🏢
#GoodEmploymentWeek
#GoodEmploymentWeek
Volunteers keep our communities moving. Do you know how to give them the support they need to thrive?
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Volunteers keep our communities moving. Do you know how to give them the support they need to thrive?
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
Want to make your sport or activity sessions more inclusive for neurodivergent people?
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Want to make your sport or activity sessions more inclusive for neurodivergent people?
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
Do you work with volunteers?
Free workshop: Diversity Matters NW are hosting an Inclusive Volunteering workshop for VCSE orgs and community coordinators looking to build volunteering offers for South Asian communities.
Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am, Hyde
Email to book: rehana@diversitymattersnw.org.uk
Free workshop: Diversity Matters NW are hosting an Inclusive Volunteering workshop for VCSE orgs and community coordinators looking to build volunteering offers for South Asian communities.
Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am, Hyde
Email to book: rehana@diversitymattersnw.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Do you work with volunteers?
Free workshop: Diversity Matters NW are hosting an Inclusive Volunteering workshop for VCSE orgs and community coordinators looking to build volunteering offers for South Asian communities.
Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am, Hyde
Email to book: rehana@diversitymattersnw.org.uk
Free workshop: Diversity Matters NW are hosting an Inclusive Volunteering workshop for VCSE orgs and community coordinators looking to build volunteering offers for South Asian communities.
Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am, Hyde
Email to book: rehana@diversitymattersnw.org.uk
Around 50% of trans and non-binary people have faced discrimination when accessing movement, sport, or exercise activities. We all have a role to play in changing this.
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Around 50% of trans and non-binary people have faced discrimination when accessing movement, sport, or exercise activities. We all have a role to play in changing this.
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
Participation in gyms and fitness among #ChildrenAndYoungPeople (CYP) has grown by 12% over 6 years, with 1.7m young people now taking part.
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
Mission to get one million more children active sees new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities to meet growing demand
Generation Alpha is driving demand for health and fitness services according to new figures, as ukactive publishes guidance to support facilities engaging children and young people.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Participation in gyms and fitness among #ChildrenAndYoungPeople (CYP) has grown by 12% over 6 years, with 1.7m young people now taking part.
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is a chance for everyone working in #Sport and physical activity to learn more about prevention.
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is a chance for everyone working in #Sport and physical activity to learn more about prevention.
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare